Question 1

what is the drug classification of zomig (zolmitriptan)?

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Zomig (zolmitriptan): It is a triptan, available by prescription, used in the acute treatment of migraine attacks.

Question 2

what doe zolmitriptan  help?

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Headaches: This is used for threatment of migraine headaches and cluster headaches.

Question 3

how do you think  zolmitriptan will help?

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For acute migraines: Zomig (zolmitriptan) is a medication that can help with acute migraine attacks. It comes in 3 different forms- tablets, nasal spray, and disintegrating tablets. Check with your physician which migraine medication is best for you.

Question 4

where can i buy zomig (zolmitriptan) pills?

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Zomig (zolmitriptan) pills purchase: Hello. Are your local pharmacies too expensive?
If it an expense issue, you might qualify for Johnson &amp; Johnson's patient assistance program.  Go to the following:
http://www.jjpaf.org/
They have helped some of my patients get their medications for little to no cost.
Another resource: Partnership for Prescription Assistance
https://www.pparx.org/
They  try and connect patients with providers.

Question 5

can you mix zomig (zolmitriptan) and reductil?

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Not recommended: Reductil has been taken off the market because it has been linked to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes.

Question 6

does anyone know much about zomig (zolmitriptan)?

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Yes: Zomig® (zolmitriptan) is a prescription medication that is used to treat migraine headaches. It will not help to prevent migraines, but it can help to treat a migraine that has already started.
 
In addition to zomig tablets, zomig® nasal spray and zomig zmt® (orally disintegrating tablets that dissolve in the mouth) are also available.

Question 7

what conditions do youthink zolmitriptan will help?

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Migraine Headache: Zomig (zolmitriptan) is for use in acute migraine headache.

Question 8

how long do the effects of zomig (zolmitriptan) last?

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12 hours: The half life is 3 hours (half metabolized in 3 hours).  4 half lives should have it essentially out of your body.

Question 9

does anyone know anything about zomig (zolmitriptan) effects?

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See below: All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most common side effects persist or become bothersome when using zomig:

burning, numbness, or tingling of the skin; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; feeling of heaviness or pressure; nausea; warm or hot sensation; weakness.

Question 10

are there side effects to using zomig (zolmitriptan)?

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Similar to others: •unusual taste (for zomig® nasal spray) -- up to 21 percent of people 
•dizziness -- up to 10 percent 
•abnormal sensations such as tingling, burning, or pricking (paresthesia) -- up to 10 percent  
•neck pain, jaw pain, or throat pain (or tightness or pressure) -- up to 10 percent 
•weakness -- up to 9 percent 
•nausea -- up to 9 percent  
•drowsiness -- up to 8 percent.

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